MUHAMMAR (BAHRAIN SWEET RICE)

Muhammar (Bahrain Sweet Rice) image

Provided by threeovens

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups basmati rice, washed
1/4 teaspoon saffron
2 tablespoons rose water
3 cardamom pods, cracked
6 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 cup ghee or 1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
melted butter, for serving

Steps:

In a bowl, combine saffron, cardamom pods, cloves, and rose water; let steep while preparing the remainder of this recipe.
In a saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil; stir in rice and parboil for 8 minutes then drain.
Stir sugar into the drained rice.
In a saucepan (use the same one), heat the ghee or butter, then add the sweetened rice; sprinkle the rose water mixture over the top.
Cover the rim of the saucepan with a cloth or use paper towels to form a tight seal when the lid is placed on the pan; steam over very low heat until rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Transfer to a serving platter and top with additional melted butter if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.8, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 3.5, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 12.9, Protein 3.7